ura·ni·nite
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Definition of uraninite
: a black octahedral mineral that consists of an oxide of uranium which usually contains thorium, lead, and rare earth elements and is the chief ore of uranium
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“Uraninite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uraninite. Accessed 26 May. 2022.
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uraninite
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ura·ni·nite
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Medical Definition of uraninite
: a mineral that is basically a black octahedral or cubic oxide of uranium containing lead, thorium, and rare earth elements and that is the chief ore of uranium
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